Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Revenue Recognition (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Percentage of Pre-Contract Inventory	1.00%kamn_PercentageOfPreContractInventory	1.00%kamn_PercentageOfPreContractInventory
Pre-Contract Inventory Including Materials or Tooling	$ 1.4	$ 1.3

Pre-Contract Inventory Including Materials or Tooling

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Namespace Prefix:	kamn_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant